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Monday, February 27, 2012

Helpful Tips for Hanging a Tie Up Shade

When I purchased a pair of tie up shades from Target for my daughter's room, I easily became frustrated as I tried to hang the shades just as they were pictured on the package. I love the look of tie up shades, so returning them for something simpler was not an option. I worked through my frustration a came up with a way to make tying the shades a little easier. They still don't look as nice, as what was on the package, but this is what I did.

Start by ironing your shade. Then, using the cardboard tube from a roll of wrapping paper simply place the tube at the bottom edge of the shade and hold it in place with both hands.

Next using both hands, begin to roll your shade around the tube either over or underhand. I chose to roll my shade going under.

Hi Brandi. I think these are so cute! I'm planning on making window treatments for my granddaughter's bedroom and this will be perfect. Their window faces south so don't want something which will block the light. I've always liked this look but like you, could never get them to roll up correctly. Now I can share with their mom how to roll it up each day! lol By the way, just started a new party, Frugal Treasures Tuesday, hope you'll stop by and share this post as I think it would be helpful to my readers. : ) Thanks for sharingBarbe

I have that style shade in my youngest son's room. That's a helpful tip for sure! I was most impressed by the fact that you used a hair straightening iron to press your ties. Why didn't I think of that? Genius! I have one of those and NEVER even thought of using it for something like that. Thanks for the tip and for visiting me as well.

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